Living With Chronic Headaches? Shoreline Physical Therapy Can Help!
Do you get headaches regularly? Muscle and joint weakness, strain, and damage in the neck, caused by poor posture, or stress can cause headaches. Typically, they can cause discomfort that radiates from the scalp, the side of the head, or even the forehead.
Although physical therapy is not always the first thing that comes to mind when looking for headache relief, it can be extremely beneficial. Unfortunately, medications will only help relieve pain in the short term. This is why if you are living with chronic headaches, physical therapy is the key to long-term relief.
Call today at (910) 791-0396 for more information or click here to make an appointment!
Types Of Headaches You May Be Suffering From
Knowing how to recognize the type of headache you are experiencing will aid you in determining which physical therapy treatments will benefit you the most.
The two main types of headaches that respond to physical therapy include:
Cervicogenic
Cervicogenic headaches are most commonly caused by pain in the neck’s top three vertebrae. Nerves leaving these levels of the spine move into the scalp and can cause headaches. Conditions such as arthritis, poor posture or even work-related strains can cause them to develop. These kinds of headaches are more common in people who work jobs that require a down-turned head or neck motion regularly.
Tension
Increased soft tissue or muscular tension around the neck and head can cause tension headaches. Muscular spasms near the small muscles at the base of the skull or in the trapezius muscles are common. These spasms can refer pain towards the head and cause headaches. Repetitive movements or poor neck/head posture can cause these muscular spasms.
How Can Shoreline Physical Therapy Help With Headache Pain?
At Shoreline Physical Therapy we will provide you with the best treatment for your headaches. One of our highly skilled physical therapists will do a physical assessment during your first appointment.
This assessment will determine the type of headache you’re having and the source of your discomfort.
Afterward, we will develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs. This plan will involve focused exercises, manual therapy, and patient education.
Choose PT states that physical therapy helps manage chronic headache pain in the following ways:
- Therapy can improve function and mobility.
- Physical therapy can help you decrease your need for or dependence on medications.
- It can improve the ease of motion in the neck.
- It can decrease or resolve the intensity, frequency, and duration of headaches.
- Overall improved quality of life.
Allow us to help you manage headache pain
Physical therapy could be your key to a healthier, pain-free life. The therapy methods at Shoreline Physical Therapy are centered on pain relief, posture improvement, stretching, and muscle strengthening in the neck and upper back. All of these will make your daily life much more relaxed and bearable, free of the discomfort of headaches! To consult with one of our physical therapists, call (910) 791-0396 or click here to make an appointment.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
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Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!